Home Adviser Lieutenant General (Retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury said on Tuesday that there are no concerns regarding the upcoming 13th national election, as the largest-ever deployment of law enforcement personnel in the country’s history has been made.
He emphasised, “No apprehension exists, as the highest number of law enforcers has been deployed,” while addressing the media after a views exchange meeting with local officials, police, and other law enforcement agencies.
For the first time, Chowdhury noted, Bangladesh Army personnel will be allowed into polling stations to help maintain law and order during the election.
On electoral violence, the Home Adviser pointed out that incidents thus far have been fewer compared to previous elections at the same stage. “We hope the situation will remain peaceful until the end,” he said.
Responding to another question, he mentioned that the meeting had discussed strategies to address any potential violence leading up to the election.
Chowdhury expressed satisfaction with the election preparations in the Faridpur region, highlighting that nearly all polling stations are under CCTV surveillance. Drone monitoring will also be employed.
“With the combined efforts of law enforcement, local administration, and all concerned, the election in the Faridpur region will be free, fair, credible, peaceful, and festive,” he concluded, urging full cooperation from all to ensure a smooth electoral process.
